MB'S PICK: OVERSEAS 101 - 5166 N. Academy Blvd., 534-9588 $
What makes this place such a find? Fast and friendly service coupled with really good food at reasonable prices. The lunch specials start at $5.95, and each entr? comes with an egg roll, a cream cheese wonton and soup of your choice. Terrifically fresh food is consistently prepared with tasty sauces that complement, not overwhelm. Dishes not to miss: The sesame tofu ($7.25), the fried squid ($5.95) and the Triple Curry Sauce ($6.50).

TAKO JAPANESE RESTAURANT - 1840 Dominion Way, 548-9257, takojapanese restaurant.wordpress.com $$
A nice selection of Japanese favorites and a variety of sushi. Servers will make beginner chopsticks for the kids.

TAO'S ORIENTAL CUISINE - 13888 Gleneagle Drive, 481-3418, taosoriental.com $
A good take on Chinese favorites, with Thai and Korean thrown in to spice things up.

TONG TONG KOREAN RESTAURANT - 2036 S. Academy Blvd., 591-8585 $$
Homey and unpretentious with a very friendly and helpful staff. The food is very good, but without the strong spicy notes one would expect in Korean dishes.